Thursday, December 19, 2013

Shuford said he wants to spend more time following his son and daughter, who are playing sports in college.

Shuford coached at Olympic since 2007. His 2013 team was 7-5. After going 4-7 in his first season, Shuford's next six teams produced no losing seasons.

Prior to coaching at Olympic, Shuford was at Monroe's Parkwood High from 2003-06, at Butler from 1997-02, at Garinger from 1992-95, and at Bessemer City from 1989-91.

His career record is 142-137.

In a letter to Olympic's administration, Shuford said, "I am resigning as head football coach at Olympic High School effective immediately. I would like to travel to see my son and daughter participate in college sports and would like to do that freely without the burden of feeling that I am neglecting my kids at Olympic High School."

With Shuford's resignation, there are now five head football jobs open at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Alexander Central at MooresvilleArdrey Kell at HardingCarolina Chargers at Highland TechCentral Cabarrus at South RowanCountryside Montessori at Community School of DavidsonHickory Ridge at Northwest CabarrusIndependence in Kernersville Medical Center Tournament (Girls only)Jay M. Robinson at A.L. BrownLake Norman at South IredellMaiden at Bunker HillMallard Creek at HoughMount Pleasant at South StanlyMyers Park at ButlerNorth Lincoln at North Iredell North Mecklenburg at HopewellPiedmont at Central AcademyPine Lake Prep at CherryvillePorter Ridge at GaringerProvidence at BerryRocky River at East MecklenburgSouth Mecklenburg at West MecklenburgWest Charlotte at VanceWest Iredell at StatesvilleWest Rowan at East Rowan

Albermarle at Gray Stone DayAnson at CherawArborbrook at Fletcher SchoolBurns at East RutherfordButler at East MecklenburgCarolina Christian at Metrolina ChristianCharlotte United Christian at New Hope ChristianChase at CrestCherryville at Community School of DavidsonChrist the King at Davidson DayCox Mill at ConcordEast Burke at ShelbyEast Gaston at Lake Norman CharterEast Rowan at Northwest CabarrusForest Hills at PiedmontFred T. Foard at FreedomGaringer at Rocky RiverHarding at Charlotte CatholicHickory at PattonHighland Tech at Lincoln CharterHopewell at Mallard CreekHough at Jay M. RobinsonIndependence at Porter RidgeKennedy Charter at Grace Academy (at Crews Road Rec Center)Kings Mountain at DraughnMarvin Ridge at MonroeMooresville at North IredellNorth Gaston at AshbrookNorth Lincoln at Alexander CentralNorth Mecklenburg at West CharlotteNorth Stanly at Queens GrantOlympic at Ardrey KellParkwood at Sun ValleyPine Lake Prep at Bessemer CityRiverside Christian Academy at Crossroads CharterSt. Stephens at WataugaSalem Baptist at Concord First AssemblySouth Caldwell at HibritenSouth Iredell at West IredellSouth Mecklenburg at BerrySouth Point at Hunter HussSouth Rowan at CarsonSouth Stanly at Union AcademyStatesville at Lake NormanStuart Cramer at ForestviewThomas Jefferson at CrossnoreVance at A.L. BrownWeddington at Hickory RidgeWest Rowan at Central CabarrusWest Mecklenburg at Providence

Friday, December 13, 2013

Time Warner Cable SportsChannel and News 14 Carolina will exclusively televise the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) football championship games live this weekend. The games will also all be streamed live online atwww.twcsportschannel.com for authenticated subscribers as well as on www.news14.com.

Time Warner Cable SportsChannel can be found on channel 520 on Time
Warner Cable systems in the Carolinas, with Time Warner Cable
SportsChannel2 available on channel 521 and Time Warner Cable
SportsChannel3 on channel 522. For more information,
visitwww.twcsportschannel.com.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

ELEVATORUP, Shannon Bradley, United Faith: Averaging 17.3 points for Falcons (2-1) who didn’t have a team last season and are starting over in 2013-14. Bradley had 19 points in Monday’s 28-15 win at Legacy Charter (S.C.)

UP, L.J. Peak, Gaffney: Georgetown recruit had 34 points and 14 rebounds in 76-65 win over Rock Hill Tuesday, scoring 19 in the second half. Peak, a 6-5 senior forward, is rated among the nation's top 100 recruits by ESPN.

UP, Luke Maye, Hough: Junior scored his 1,000th career point in a one-point win over Independence.

No. 1 Myers Park 62, No. 15 North Mecklenburg 43: Myers Park (8-0) made a statement in the second half of Tuesday's showdown at North (4-3). The Vikings led Myers Park 21-20 at halftime, but the Mustangs outscored North 42-22 in the second half. Aliyah Mazyck had 18 points and Rydeiah Rogers 16 to lead the Mustangs. North got 13 from Dynasty Heyward and 12 from Destiny Barrino.

Australia 40, No. 2 Providence Day 37: The Chargers were outscored 14-11 in the fourth quarter of a close game and fell to a team of Australia high school age players. Jatarie White had 24 for the Chargers.

Terrance Durham, Mallard Creek:Scored 27 points in a 79-77 win
over Harding. Harding, which got 31 points from Darryl White and 22 from
Teyon Henry, outscored Mallard Creek 39-15 in the fourth quarter to get
close. White had 20 of his 31 points in the quarter.

Daivon Gamble, Garinger: 16 points, 22 rebounds in a 54-46 win over East Gaston.Jay Harrill, Watauga: 25 points, five rebounds in 61-43 win over Alexander Central. Alexander's Ty Ireland had 22 points, 13 rebounds, three assists.Luke Maye, Hough: Scored his 1,000th point with 98 seconds left in the first quarter. He finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds in a one point win over Independence.Deion Lane, Independence: 27 points, 10 rebounds, three steals in a 69-68 narrow loss at Hough. Teammate Tayon Gleaves had 21 for the Patriots (3-4), No. 15 in the Observer's Sweet 16.

Hunter Seacat, Lake Norman: 24 points, six rebounds and two blocks in 77-52 win over Hopewell.Chazz Surratt, East Lincoln: made 7-of-7 free throws in the final two minutes to seal a 68-63 win over South Point. He had 20 points and 11 rebounds.

No. 8 North Mecklenburg 92, Myers Park 81: C.J. Bryce had 30 points, 10 rebound and three assists in a tight win over rival Myers Park. North (7-0) also had 20 points and six rebounds from Taj Middleton.Gaston
Day 65, Davidson Day 50: In a meeting of two of the state’s top 2A
private schools, Gaston Day got 12 points from Adam Koziol and held
Davidson Day’s Kenny Hairston to 11. Hairston came into the game
averaging 22 points. Blake Schermann led Davidson Day (6-1) with 14
points. Gaston Day improved to 7-4.

Greensboro Day 54, Cannon 50: Greensboro Day got 24 points from Bryan Rouse and 10 points from eighth grader Will Dillard to improve to 6-2 and slow down Cannon. Cannon (9-2) got 17 from Ryan Marks.

WEDNESDAY'S FEATURED GAMENo. 2 West Charlotte (3-1) at Berry (4-0), 7:30 p.m.: Berry has won four games by 23 points, specializing in the close win.
Berry is also holding its opponents to slightly more than 50 points per
game. The Lions are averaging triple digits. Something will give in
this huge rivalry game.Note: Wednesday's No. 13 Concord at No. 12 North Rowan game has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced.

WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE

A.L. Brown at South Rowan
Carson at Salisbury
Clover at Hunter Huss

Crest at Ashbrook
Cuthbertson at Central Academy
Forest Hills at Pageland Central
Fred T. Foard at West Caldwell
Freedom at McDowell
Lincoln Charter at Queens Grant
Monroe at Sun Valley
North Henderson at Thomas Jefferson Academy
Piedmont at Rocky River
Porter Ridge at Anson
South Caldwell at Alexander Central
South Davidson at Union Academy
South Stanly at West Stanly
Vance at East Gaston
West Charlotte at Berry

UP, Stephanie Butler: Former Butler High girls coach won her coaching debut at Rock Hill South Pointe Friday against Gaffney. Coach Butler led the Butler High Bulldogs to the 2010 state title and a national ranking.

Shaigna Wentz, Porter Ridge: 20 points in 43-34 win over South Meck. Mary Quick had 10 for the Sabres.Jatarie White, Providence Day: 18 points, six rebounds and five assists in a 48-33 win over Raleigh Ravenscroft on the road. The Chargers, No. 2 in the Sweet 16, play at Durham Academy Saturday at 2 p.m.

Michael Baez, Charlotte United Christian: 18 points, seven assists in 76-71 win over Oakbrook Prep. Stefan Kostic had 12 points and six assists and Stephen Adams had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Warriors (8-5) who lost 122-80 to Oakbrook last season.

Patrick Tape’, Queens Grant: Second straight double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks) Friday.Michael White, Country Day: 20 points, four steals in 71-51 win over Community School of Davidson.

Friday's Boys Roundup

Raleigh Ravenscroft 86, No. 1 Providence Day 83, 2 OT: The Chargers (6-1) were down seven with 60 seconds left and tied it with seven seconds left to force overtime. Providence Day missed a shot to win at the end of the first overtime and missed a shot to tie at the end of the second OT. Ravenscroft made 13-of-20 three-point shots. Jordan Watkins led the Chargers with 27 points. Grant Williams had 19 points and 10 rebounds.

No. 5 Olympic 69, Hopewell 34: The Trojans won their 34th straight game after jumping out to a 20-4 first quarter lead. Damari Parris had 14 points for Olympic, which also got 11 points from Malik Constantine and 10 from C.J. Jackson. Hopewell's Jerod Ellis had 13.Country Day 71, Community School of Davidson 51: Country Day outscored Community Schoool 19-9 in the first quarter and opened up a 37-21 halftime lead. Andy Salisbury (seven points, 11 rebounds) and Alex Owen (11 points, nine rebounds) were key players for the Bucs (3-4). Community School fell to 0-3.

Charlotte Latin 48, Durham Academy 47: A few days after scoring his 1,000th career point, Latin's Rusty Reigel made a buzzer-beating layup to give his team the win.

Sun Valley 59, Rocky River 48: Sun Valley (1-2) got its first win of the season, behind 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals from senior Daquan Moody. Sun Valley grabbed a 22-10 first quarter lead and never let up. Rocky River fell to 3-2.

Charlotte Christian at Forsyth Country Day
Charlotte Latin at Ravenscroft
Crossroads Charter at Victory Christian
Davidson Day vs. Fayetteville Academy at Forsyth Country Day
Grace Academy at Northside Christian
Mallard Creek at A.C. Reynolds
North Raleigh Christian at Cannon
Providence Day at Durham Academy
TBA at North Rowan in Bull City Classic
United Faith at Word of God
Vance at Harding
Victory Christian at SW Edgecombe

Surratt coached the Lions for four seasons. His first team, in 2010, finished 8-5. The Lions have been 5-28 since.

Satterfield said the school will begin a search for a replacement immediately.

In the just completed 2013 season, Surratt's team was 0-11 and was outscored 532-146. West Charlotte reached the state semifinals in 2007 under Maurice Flowers but had to forfeit its wins because of ineligible players.

The 2013 season was the first time West Charlotte had gone without a win on the field since 1968.

From 1980-1999, the Lions had two head coaches -- Bruce Hardin and Tom Knotts, a pair that led the Lions to five state championship appearances.

Meghan Fleury, Providence: had 14 points and 16 rebounds in 48-38 loss to Butler (2-2). It was Fleury's third straight double-double. Kobe Leigh led Butler with 18 points.

Eleah Parker, Northside Christian: 6-4 freshman had 24 points, 19 rebounds, 10 blocks in a 78-18 win over Metrolina Christian. Teammate Jayon Leak had 10 points, 10 assists and 11 steals.Stephanie Watts, Weddington: Junior guard had a quadruple double in Tuesday's 85-20 win over Central Academy. It was the second of her career. Watts finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 10 steals.Jatarie White, Providence Day: Top 10 national recruit went for 29 points in a 61-54 win over Greensboro Day in a battle of N.C. 3A Independent Schools state title contenders.Rashika White, Berry: 21 points, 11 rebounds in 57-38 loss to Mallard Creek.

Tuesday's Top Boys Performers

C.J. Bryce, North Mecklenburg: Had 23 points in a 70-51 win over East Meck. He had seven rebounds and made 3-of-4 shots from 3-point range. Teammate Taj Middleton had 12 points and three assists for the Vikings, No. 9 in the Observer’s Sweet 16 poll.North Meck is 6-0; East Meck fell to 4-1.

East Meck 45, No. 7 North Meck 41: East Meck (2-3) pulled off a big upset Tuesday behind 14 points from Jayla Horton. Zhamya Wills had seven points and eight rebounds for the Eagles, who outscored North Meck 17-10 in the fourth quarter to win. North fell to 4-2.No. 6 Ardrey Kell 69, Rocky River 53: Ardrey Kell, No. 6 in the Observer’s Sweet 16, improved to 3-2. Erin Whalen (15 points) and Raven Dean (16) led the Knights. Rocky River (3-1) lost for the first time.

West Mecklenburg 63, Garinger 19: West Meck's LaShonda Mayela had 10 points, five rebounds and four steals for the Hawks in the win. Jasmine Gray had 11 points, eight rebounds and five rebounds.

TUESDAY'S BOYS ROUNDUP

No. 7 Olympic 61, No. 11 Independence 56: Senior guard C.J. Jackson had 20 points and 6-5 junior Malik Constantine had 22 points and 16 rebounds as Olympic (3-0) won its 33rd straight game. Independence got 22 points, 13 rebounds from Deion Lane.No. 1 Providence Day 69, Greensboro Day 67: Providence Day, No. 1 in the Observer's Sweet 16, improved to 6-0 with the close win. It was the Chargers' first win over Greensboro Day since 2001. Providence Day (6-0) held on for the win, despite the Bengals (4-2) outscoring the Chargers 17-10 in the fourth quarter.

Myers Park 53, South Meck 43: The Mustangs held off a tough challenge from one of their primary rivals. A 16-6 second quarter gave the Mustangs a lead they wouldn't give up. Juwan Davenport led Myers Park with 14 points. Grant Hedberg had 16 for the Sabres.

Gaston Day 97, York Prep 33: Gaston Day scored 49 points in the first half and allowed only two in the second quarter to spark the rout. Ben Henderson (20 points), Adam Koziol (19)and Derek McKnight (18) led Gaston Day (5-4).

Butler 88, Providence 56: Butler (1-3) got its first win of the season and extended Providence's losing streak to seven games, dating to last season. Providence's last win was 67-54 over Butler last February. Tuesday, former Panther guard Giovanni Mack had 22 points and 11 assists against his old team. Raequan Scott added 10. Junior Dalen Dotson, a Charlotte Christian transfer, led Providence with 24 points.

Cherryville at Kings Mountain
Concord at Jay M. Robinson
Crossroads Charter at River Mill Academy
Davie County at Carson
Forestview at Lincolnton
Fred T. Foard at Bandys
Maiden at Bessemer City
North Rowan at West Rowan
North Stanly at West Stanly
Parkwood at Providence
Salisbury at East Rowan
South Stanly at South Davidson
Watauga at Alexander Central
Weddington at Porter Ridge

Thursday, December 5
Ardrey Kell at Myers Park
Cannon at Statesville Christian
Cuthbertson at Indian Land
East Lincoln at Lincoln Charter
East Mecklenburg at Harding
Hickory Christian at Trinity Academy
Nation Ford at Marvin Ridge
North Iredell at West Wilkes
North Moore at Albermarle
United Faith at Walnut Grove Christian
Westchester Country Day at Davidson Day
West Mecklenburg at Independence (at Grady Cole Center)